Odisha Govt HSS Guest Faculty Recruitment 2025: The Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Odisha, under the School & Mass Education Department, has officially begun issuing district-wise notifications for the engagement and empanelment of Guest Faculties in Government Higher Secondary Schools (HSS) for the academic session 2025-26. Below are the details regarding district-wise notification, subject-wise vacancy, eligibility criteria, selection process, salary and other important information.
Odisha Govt HSS Guest Faculty Recruitment 2025
Odisha Govt HSS Guest Faculty Recruitment 2025 has been announced to fill guest faculty positions in various government higher secondary schools across Odisha. Applicants must hold a Master’s Degree with at least 50% marks in the relevant subject. For subjects requiring a B.Ed., candidates must possess a valid B.Ed. degree. Preference will be given to candidates with computer knowledge, such as a PGDCA or an equivalent qualification. This opportunity is open to both retired teachers (below 65 years of age) and fresh postgraduates who meet the academic eligibility criteria.
Odisha Govt HSS Gust Faculty Notification 2025
The Odisha Govt HSS Guest Faculty Notification 2025 has been released for the engagement of guest faculty in government higher secondary schools across the state. District-wise notifications are being issued, with the mode of application varying by district. While some districts are conducting walk-in interviews, others are accepting offline applications followed by scheduled interviews. The recruitment is for temporary teaching posts in subjects like English, Odia (Compulsory & Optional), Political Science, History, and Economics for the 2025–26 academic session. Candidates are advised to check the respective district notifications carefully before applying.
Odisha Govt HSS Guest Faculty Recruitment 2025 - Overview
Organization Name: Directorate of Higher Secondary Education (DHSE), Odisha
Department: School & Mass Education Department, Odisha
Post Name: Guest Faculty for +2 Classes
Subjects Available: English, Odia (Compulsory & Optional), Political Science, History, Economics
Academic Session: 2025–26
Category: Teacher Jobs
Recruitment Type: District-wise (Offline Application / Walk-in Interview)
Age Limit: Below 65 years (for retired teachers)
Qualification Required: Master’s Degree with 50% marks in the relevant subject; B.Ed. where applicable; preference for candidates with PGDCA or basic computer knowledge.
Odisha Govt HSS Gust Faculty Recruitment 2025 - Subjects Available
Guest Faculties are being engaged in a wide range of academic streams. The subjects for which vacancies have been announced include:
- Languages & Social Science: English, Odia (Compulsory & Optional), Political Science, History, Economics, Logic, Psychology, Sanskrit, Sociology, Education, Anthropology, MSW
- Commerce & Management: Commerce, BBA
- Science Stream: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Home Science
Each district may offer vacancies in a different combination of these subjects. Applicants are advised to carefully read their district’s notification for subject-specific availability.
Odisha Govt HSS Guest Faculty Eligibility Criteria 2025
To be eligible for Odisha HSS Guest Faculty Recruitment 2025, candidates must have a Master’s Degree with at least 50% marks in the relevant subject. A B.Ed. degree is mandatory for subjects where applicable. Preference will be given to candidates with PGDCA or basic computer knowledge. This recruitment is open to both retired Government or Non-Government Aided lecturers below 65 years of age and fresh postgraduates who have secured a minimum of 50% marks in their postgraduate degree.
Odisha Govt HSS Guest Faculty Selection Process 2025
The selection for Odisha Govt HSS Guest Faculty Recruitment 2025 will be conducted through a walk-in interview. Candidates will be assessed using a career assessment model totaling 100 marks, with no written test. The evaluation considers educational qualifications, B.Ed., and computer skills. Marks are awarded proportionally; for example, scoring 80% in postgraduate studies will earn 20 out of 25 marks or 40 out of 50 marks, depending on the subject category. The marks distribution is as follows:
- HSC or equivalent: 10 marks
- +2 or equivalent: 10 marks
- Bachelor’s Degree: 15 marks
- Master’s Degree: 25 marks (or 50 marks for non-B.Ed. subjects or if B.Ed. candidates are unavailable)
- B.Ed.: 25 marks
- NET, M.Phil., Ph.D.: Bonus marks as applicable
Odisha Govt HSS Guest Faculty Salary 2025
Selected guest faculties under Odisha Govt HSS Guest Faculty Recruitment 2025 will be paid ₹400 per class, up to a maximum of 50 classes per month. Payments will depend on actual class engagement and verified attendance and will be made monthly upon submission of attendance records.
Odisha Govt HSS Guest Faculty District-Wise Notification 2025
Each district in Odisha has released separate notifications for Guest Faculty posts in Higher Secondary Classes (+2) across various subjects. As of 01 June 2025, Sixteen (16) districts have published their notifications for Odisha Govt HSS Guest Faculty Recruitment 2025. Candidates are advised to carefully review their respective district notifications to understand subject-wise vacancy details, eligibility criteria, application procedures, and interview schedules. Official notifications can be accessed through respective district education websites or via the provided download links.
The vacancies are available across the following districts:
- Angul-
- Balangir- All Notification PDFs
- Balasore - All Notification PDFs
- Bargarh -
- Bhadrak - All Notification PDFs
- Boudh - Notification PDF
- Cuttack -
- Deogarh
- Dhenkanal - Notification PDF
- Gajapati - All Notification PDFs
- Ganjam
- Jagatsinghpur - Notification PDFs
- Jajpur
- Jharsuguda
- Kalahandi
- Kandhamal - All Notification PDFs
- Kendrapara - Notification PDF
- Kendujhar (Keonjhar)
- Khordha
- Koraput - All Notification PDFs
- Malkangiri
- Mayurbhanj - Notification PDF
- Nabarangpur - All Notification PDFs
- Nayagarh - Notification PDF
- Nuapada - All Notification PDFs
- Puri -
- Rayagada - All Notification PDFs
- Sambalpur - All Notification PDFs
- Subarnapur (Sonepur) -
- Sundargarh -
How to Apply for Odisha Govt HSS Guest Faculty Recruitment 2025?
The application process for Odisha Govt HSS Guest Faculty Recruitment 2025 varies by district. In some districts, candidates must attend walk-in interviews and report by 8:45 AM on the specified date. In other districts, candidates need to submit offline applications first, after which shortlisted applicants will be called for certificate verification and interviews. Candidates are advised to carefully check the official notification of the district where they are applying to understand the exact application procedure and important dates.
Required Documents
Candidates must carry the following:
- Duly filled bio-data or application form
- Two passport-size photographs
- Original mark sheets and certificates from HSC to PG
- B.Ed. and PGDCA certificates (if applicable)
- One set of self-attested photocopies of all documents
- Valid photo ID proof